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Libra Node

Description​

The Libra Node application facilitates the operation of a validator or full node within the 0L Network. This application is pivotal for maintaining the network's integrity, processing transactions, and participating in consensus.

Node Configuration​

The 0L Node can function either as a validator node, participating in the consensus and validation of transactions, or as a full node, which replicates the blockchain data and provides query access to clients. Configuration of a node, specifying its role and behavior, is done via a YAML configuration file.

How to Use the Node Command​

The libra node command is used to start a 0L validator or full node. The command-line interface provides options for specifying the configuration file necessary for launching the node.

Starting a Node​

  • Syntax: libra node --config-path <CONFIG_PATH>
  • Function: Starts a 0L validator or full node using the specified configuration file.
  • Parameters:
    • -c, --config-path <CONFIG_PATH>: Filepath to the validator or fullnode YAML configuration file.
  • Example:
    • To start a 0L node with a specific configuration file: 
      libra node --config-path /path/to/node_config.yaml

This command initializes and runs a 0L node using the configuration specified in /path/to/node_config.yaml, setting up the node as either a validator or a full node based on the configuration details.