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# Infrastructure to Run a Node

**Infrastructure Needed to Run a Cypher Validator Node:**

<details>

<summary>Hardware/Cloud Infra</summary>

vCPU: **04**

RAM: **16GB**

Storage: **500GB**

#### \*Kindly note: Above are optimal specifications required to run a Validator Node

</details>

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong>Block Timing</strong></mark></td><td>01 Seconds</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong>Block Rewards</strong></mark></td><td>0.5 CYPHER</td></tr><tr><td></td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong>Consensus</strong></mark></td><td>PoE (Proof Of Engagement)</td></tr></tbody></table>