Difference between revisions of "Hash"

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A hash is mathematical algorithms which generate a unique code for a file. They are used to uniquely identify data or groups of data.

In the ed2k network, the most commonly used type of hash is the MD4 hash, although SHA-1 hashes are also used.

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-Hashes are mathematical algorithms which combine operations to obtain a unique reduced code out of some other data.
+A '''hash''' is mathematical algorithms which generate a unique code for a file. They are used to uniquely identify data or groups of data.
-Hashes are used to uniquely identify data or groups of data.
-In the [[FAQ_ed2k|eD2k network]], the most commonly used type of hash is the [[MD4 hash]], although [http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3174.html SHA-1] hashes are also used.
+In the [[FAQ_ed2k|ed2k network]], the most commonly used type of hash is the [[MD4 hash]], although [http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3174.html SHA-1] hashes are also used.