> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kcc.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kcc.io/developers/run-a-node/run-a-validator-node.md).

# Run A Validator Node

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A validator node is a special type of full node that validates and proposes new blocks. This section contains the following subpages:&#x20;

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[Block Rewards](/developers/run-a-node/run-a-validator-node/block-rewards.md)
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[Apply For Running A Validator](/developers/run-a-node/run-a-validator-node/apply-for-running-a-validator.md)
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[Manager Account And Validator Account](/developers/run-a-node/run-a-validator-node/manager-account-and-validator-account.md)
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[Run A Validator](/developers/run-a-node/run-a-validator-node/run-a-validator.md)
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