If you are interested in blockchain then knowing about the hashing method becomes an essential part of your learning process. If you are yet unclear about the subject then, this blog will be guided to you.
What is hashing in blockchain?
Hashing is the procedure of producing values from a series of texts by using a mathematical equation. It is a great way through which one can ensure security to a message when it is being transmitted to a specific individual. The mathematical equation is used to generate the hash, which enables security during the procedure.
Cryptography in Hashing
The use of cryptography in hashing is also quite common. It has a set of a unique type of hash functions that has certain qualities making it perfect for cryptography. Not only that, it needs to have a few specific properties to enable security in the process.
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Data Structures and Hashing
The data structure is a specific way or process of storing data. For one to understand how the blockchain works, it is important to get a hang on understanding the 2 data structures of hashing.
The first data structure that we are going to discuss is known as pointers. These are the variables in the programming that stores the address of another variable. Instead of storing the values, pointers store the address of other variables. Since they point towards the location of the variable, that’s why it is called pointers.
The second type of data structure is a linked list. It is one of the most important in the group of data structures. It comprises of a series of blocks that each contains data linking to the next block in line. It generally comprises the address of the next node and that is how the connection with the next block is made.