# Consensus Nodes **Consensus Node** is a fundamental role within the CESS ecosystem, responsible for supporting the security and integrity of the CESS network. By running the CESS blockchain client, Consensus Nodes participate in the consensus mechanism, helping to validate transactions and secure the decentralized infrastructure. As key contributors to the network's governance and stability, Consensus Nodes play a critical role in maintaining the distributed ledger, ensuring that the data stored within the CESS network is both accurate and tamper-proof. Their activities include validating blocks, verifying the correctness of transactions, and participating in the protocol's decision-making processes, ultimately ensuring the CESS network's overall resilience and scalability. Read about [how to run a consensus node client](https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/consensus-miner/running), or check to learn how [the miner is rewarded](https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/consensus-miner/reward). Refer to the [troubleshooting guide](https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/storage-miner/troubleshooting) if you encounter any problem. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://doc.cess.network/cess-miners/consensus-miner.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.