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# Queries

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

### Query transaction

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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.
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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>
```

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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](/swisstronik-docs/development/swisstronik-cli/key-management.md#convert-address).
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