Validator Account
Definition: A validator account in Ethereum refers to an entity that participates in the blockchain's consensus mechanism. It is associated with a validator key and owing a validator account makes one responsible for proposing new blocks and attesting to the validity of existing blocks and central to maintaining the network's integrity and security.
Category: Staking
Example: A validator account is activated when a user stakes 32 ETH, enabling them to propose and attest to blocks. The account's performance, such as uptime and correct block proposals, directly affects its rewards and penalties.
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