Eleonora
Thu Feb 06 2025
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What is the difference between execution client and consensus client?
I want to understand the distinction between an execution client and a consensus client. How do they differ in their functions and roles within a blockchain network?
SolitudeSeeker
Wed Feb 05 2025
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What is the difference between validator client and consensus client?
In Ethereum's proof-of-stake system, a consensus client implements the proof-of-stake consensus algorithm, enabling network agreement based on validated data. A validator client, run by validators who have staked 32 ETH, is responsible for validating new blocks, re-executing transactions, and sending attestations. The main difference lies in their roles: the consensus client manages consensus, while the validator client actively participates in block validation.
