what is the term for an individual server participating in a distributed ledger network?

In a distributed ledger network, an individual server that participates in the network is called a node. Each node in the network stores a copy of the ledger and is responsible for processing, verifying, and recording transactions and data. Nodes can be any device connected to the network, such as a computer, server, or even a smartphone. The term "node" is used in various distributed ledger technologies, including blockchain and other types of DLTs.