A hash function is a mathematical algorithm that takes an input (or "message") and produces a fixed-size string of bytes, typically in the form of a hash value or hash code. The output is usually a numerical representation of the original data, and it is designed to uniquely correspond to the input data. Here are some key characteristics and properties of hash functions: 1. **Deterministic**: For a given input, a hash function will always produce the same output.

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