# Queries

Using `swisstronikcli` you can send various queries to the node. On this page we will consider the most frequently used queries.

### Query transaction

{% hint style="info" %}
This command accepts only the transaction hash of Cosmos transactions, it cannot be used to retrieve transaction data by hash from the EVM block explorer, mobile apps or web extension.
{% endhint %}

To query transaction by its hash, use the following command:

```bash
swisstronikcli query tx <tx_hash>
```

### Query node status

To query information about the node we are connected to, use the following command:

```bash
swisstronikcli status
```

### Query account balance

To query the account balance, use the following command:

```bash
swisstronikcli query bank balances <bech32_address>
```

{% hint style="info" %}
All `swisstronikcli` commands accept only bech32 addresses (with the`swtr1` prefix). To convert an Ethereum address to bech32 address use `swisstronikd debug convert-address` command. Instructions on how to use it can be found [here](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/development/key-management#convert-address).
{% endhint %}


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/development/swisstronik-cli/queries.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.