Node

JAM Node

This section describes the JAM node, its functionalities, and network interactions within Tessera.

Work in Progress

Node Types

Tessera supports different types of nodes depending on their roles in the network:

1. Full Validator Node: Participates in block production and validation
2. Light Client: Connects to the network with minimal state requirements

Node Components

The JAM node consists of several key components:

• Network interface
• State storage
• Consensus engine
• Transaction processor
• API endpoints

Node Design

For detailed node design information, please refer to ADR-0004: Node Design.

Network Interactions

For information about node networking, please refer to ADR-0005: Networking System.