SHA-256: The Heartbeat of Cryptographic Security in 256 Characters

"SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function that converts input data into a fixed 256-bit hash. It's widely used for data integrity, digital signatures, and secure password storage. Each unique input produces a unique hash, making it crucial for verifying data authenticity and security."

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