# node **Type:** GraphQL queries **Description:** Retrieve a single object in the graph by its globally unique identifier. All major entities in this API implement the `Node` interface, which ensures that each one has a unique `id` field. This query allows you to fetch any of those entities directly using that global ID, regardless of its specific type (e.g., `Block`, `Transaction`, `FungibleAccount`). ## Arguments - id (ID): The globally unique identifier (`id`) of the object to retrieve. ## Response **Type:** Node **Description:** A globally identifiable object in the GraphQL schema. All core entities in this API implement the `Node` interface, which guarantees that they have a unique `id` field, enabling consistent caching, pagination, and reference resolution across the API. ### Fields - id (ID): A globally unique identifier for the object.