A computer that has a full copy of the blockchain and is part of the decentralized network.
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Full nodes are internet-connected computers that store a complete copy of the blockchain within a network. Full nodes also verify that the blockchain is valid and consensus rules are enforced. Due...
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Decentralized means not controlled by any single entity or institution. Blockchain is an example of something that is decentralized, all full nodes in the network own a copy of the blockchain. And...