CAF-3 · Chapter 12 · Question 4 of 15
What is the specific purpose of "hashing" in a blockchain environment?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) To create a unique digital fingerprint of the data within a block
Explanation
Hashing is used to create a unique digital fingerprint for the data in a block, linking it securely to the previous block in the chain . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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