Hashing is a one-way function that converts a string of arbitrary length into a fixed-length
value. It is commonly used for verifying data integrity, generating unique fingerprints for
files, and in applications such as digital signatures, certificates, and blockchain.
Common Hashing Algorithms
SHA-1: Commonly used in legacy applications, but less secure today.
SHA-256: A standard used in blockchain technology and security applications.
SHA-512: Provides longer hash outputs for greater security.
SHA-3: The latest member of the Secure Hash Algorithm family.
Keccak: The algorithm used in Ethereum addresses and transactions.