SHA-512/256 generator

The SHA-512/256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 512/256) generator is a tool that creates a unique, fixed-length fingerprint (also known as a hash or checksum) from an input of any length. The SHA-512/256 algorithm produces a 256-bit hash value by applying the SHA-512 hash function and then truncating the output to 256 bits.

Like other cryptographic hash functions, the SHA-512/256 generator is used for data integrity checks to ensure that files have not been altered during transmission or storage. The hash value generated by the SHA-512/256 generator is unique to the input, and even a small change in the input will result in a completely different hash value.

SHA-512/256 is a variant of the SHA-2 family of hash functions, which includes SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512. It is considered to be a secure hash function and is used in various cryptographic applications, such as digital signatures, message authentication codes, and key derivation functions.

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