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What is the purpose of a Bitcoin node in the network?

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A Bitcoin node in the network serves multiple purposes:

  1. Validating Transactions: Nodes verify and validate transactions by checking them against the consensus rules of the network. This helps in preventing double-spending and maintaining the integrity of the blockchain.

  2. Propagating Transactions: Nodes help in distributing and propagating new transactions across the network. This ensures that all transactions reach the miners for_

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