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Hashing (hash)
Definition
Hashing is a cryptographic operation that transforms a document of any size into a fixed-size digital fingerprint called a 'hash'. Any modification, even minor, of the document produces a completely different hash, thus guaranteeing the integrity of the file. Digital signatures rely on encrypting this hash with the signatory's private key.
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