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Every block in a blockchain contains the hash of the previous block. This creates a digital chain. If someone tries to change a transaction in an old block, its hash changes, which breaks every subsequent link in the chain, immediately alerting the network to the fraud. Can You Crack It?

Websites (should) never store your actual password. Instead, they store the of your password. When you log in, the site hashes what you typed and compares it to the stored version. If they match, you’re in. If a hacker steals the database, all they get is a list of "smoothies"—not your actual "fruit." 3. The Backbone of Blockchain 8f0b85879d8878ba31ddec7beab14803ae973d930991330...

But no matter how hard you try, you can’t "un-blend" the smoothie to get the original fruit back. Why Do We Use Them? Every block in a blockchain contains the hash

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Imagine downloading a massive software update. How do you know a hacker didn't "inject" a virus into it during the download? You check the hash. If the developer says the hash should be 8f0b... and your computer calculates the same thing, the file is authentic. If even one bit is different, the hash changes completely. 2. Password Security