I’m assuming you want to be on TestNet, as 3YQ4XKUUELUN64C3PSV5BIF42BWOQ6V76X55IYHIJDOM6DRBO6A2A2BFVU has 20 Algos only on TestNet.
Assuming that:
- you installed the node following Install a node - Algorand Developer Portal
- the
goalcommand is in thePATH(i.e., you can typegoaland get an answer) - the
ALGORAND_DATAenvironment variable is properly set (see Install a node - Algorand Developer Portal)
Then just run
goal node status
You should see something like:
Last committed block: 17202780
Time since last block: 3.4s
Sync Time: 0.0s
Last consensus protocol: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/specs/tree/bc36005dbd776e6d1eaf0c560619bb183215645c
Next consensus protocol: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/specs/tree/bc36005dbd776e6d1eaf0c560619bb183215645c
Round for next consensus protocol: 17202781
Next consensus protocol supported: true
Last Catchpoint:
Genesis ID: testnet-v1.0
Genesis hash: SGO1GKSzyE7IEPItTxCByw9x8FmnrCDexi9/cOUJOiI=
importantly:
-
Last committed blockmust match the latest block on https://testnet.algoexplorer.io/ (top right) -
Sync Timemust be0.0s -
Genesis IDmust betestnet-v1.0
If one of the first two conditions is not satisfied, wait until they are (the last committed block should increase regularly - if it does not, please post, you have another issue).
If your node is NOT archival, you can speed up the process using fast catchup: Install a node - Algorand Developer Portal
If the last condition (Genesis ID) is not satisfied, then you’re not on TestNet. To switch network, see Switch Networks - Algorand Developer Portal