Node

A node is a component that validates, stores, and shares transactions, ensuring consensus and data accuracy.

Architecture

A Unit Zero node consists of two components:

• Execution Client: Processes transactions and updates the blockchain state. Execution Clients intercommunicate within a peer-to-peer network and handle JSON-RPC API requests.

  NOTE: Hyperledger Besu can serve as an Execution Client.

• Consensus Client: Responsible for block addition and achieving consensus among network participants.

  NOTE: A Waves node with the ConsensusClient extension installed acts as a Consensus Client.

Unit Zero node architecture