# What is InfraBlockchain-Antelope Block Producer node

In the InfraBlockchain-Antelope network, block production and block validation are performed by special nodes called "InfraBlockchain-Antelope Producer node". Producer nodes are elected by InfraBlockchain-Antelope stakeholders via PoT Consensus Algorithm. Each validator node runs an instance of a InfraBlockchain-Antelope node using the `infra-node` service. For this reason, validators that are on the active schedule to produce blocks are also called "active" or "producing" validator nodes.

Before getting started as a block producer, you need to know a few things:

1. A block producer needs to know it's role & fulfil the requirements.
2. Having more block producers are healthier and better for the InfraBlockchain-Antelope ecosystem, especially block producers that are committed to transparency and being in a state of giving continuous contribution.
3. Block producers are a core component of InfraBlockchain-Antelope network built on Antelope protocol.
4. Below is the guide to get a node up and running as a block producer on InfraBlockchain-Antelope.

## What is the role of a InfraBlockchain-Antelope block producer

* Block producer nodes are decentralized entities that govern the InfraBlockchain-Antelope blockchain. block producer will produce the blocks of the InfraBlockchain-Antelope.
* InfraBlockchain-Antelope block producers play a key role in the operation of the network.
  * They provide stability, reliability, security and extensive infrastructure coverage for InfraBlockchain-Antelope network.
  * Contribute to InfraBlockchain-Antelope development toolkits, so as to get noticed by the voters & stay in BP list eligible for incentives.
* InfraBlockchain-Antelope block producers verify transactions on the InfraBlockchain-Antelope network by collecting transaction data and storing that information in blocks. 
  * Once a block is prepared, validators broadcast the block to the network for verification.
* Block producers are responsible for InfraBlockchain-Antelope infrastructure growth, community support and education, and financial support for development of InfraBlockchain-Antelope DApps.
* Block producer need to participate in on-chain governance. 

The next section will discuss the different types of nodes on the InfraBlockchain-Antelope network.


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