# Nodes A node is a piece of software that participates on Keeta Network. Nodes can be representatives that [vote](/architecture/consensus.md) on the network or participants that are only on the network to view the operations. Nodes that serve as representatives refer to their own copies of the [ledger](/components/ledger.md) to ensure that new operations are valid. Nodes are a key factor in assuring security and integrity within the network. Nodes on Keeta Network are hosted in cloud environments like as Google Cloud, allowing them to scale efficiently with the network. --- # 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://docs.keeta.com/components/nodes.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.