CRYPTO GLOSSARY

Hash

A short code of fixed length, calculated from any piece of data. Change one character of the data and the hash is completely different.

Hash in more detail

That fingerprint is called a hash. A hash is a short code of fixed length, calculated from any piece of data.

The same data always gives the same hash.

Changing one character gives a completely different hash.

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