Hashing
Hashing converts data of arbitrary length into a fixed-size hash value. Hash functions like SHA-256 are deterministic and collision-resistant. Uses: password storage (with salt), checksums, hash tables, blockchain. Hashes are not reversible.
Hashing converts data of arbitrary length into a fixed-size hash value. Hash functions like SHA-256 are deterministic and collision-resistant. Uses: password storage (with salt), checksums, hash tables, blockchain. Hashes are not reversible.