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At the core of Solana is a structured interaction between leader nodes and verifier nodes. Leader nodes are responsible for accepting transactions from users and generating blocks via a process called Proof of History (PoH). The leader's role is crucial, as it establishes the initial hash values that represent transactions.
However, the functionality of Solana extends beyond just this process. The whitepaper outlines how leaders are selected based on the validator's voting power and staking capacity. The leader schedule algorithm prioritizes efficiently assigning leaders within epochs, ensuring a balanced and fair representation in the cluster.