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What is Hash? Cryptographic Hash Functions Guide
Hash functions, MD5, SHA-256, use cases and security. Essential for data integrity and password security.
10/17/2024
9 min read
Hash
MD5
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A hash function is a mathematical algorithm that converts input data of any size into a fixed-size output (hash value or digest). Cryptographic hash functions like MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 are one-way functions used for data integrity, password storage, and digital signatures.