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Cryptographic Hash Function

Cryptographic Hash Function: A function that takes an input (data) and produces a fixed-size string of characters (hash value) that is unique to the input data.

Analogy: A fingerprint for a file or message, any change in the input will result in a completely different hash.

Why It Matters: Hash functions are fundamental for data integrity verification, password storage, and digital signatures.

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