SHA256 Hash Generator

Generate secure SHA256 hash from text or files

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About SHA256

What is SHA256?

â€¢ 256-bit cryptographic hash function
â€¢ Produces 64-character hexadecimal hash
â€¢ Part of SHA-2 family
â€¢ Cryptographically secure
â€¢ Used in Bitcoin and blockchain

Security Applications

â€¢ Digital signatures
â€¢ Certificate authorities
â€¢ Password storage
â€¢ Blockchain technology
â€¢ Data integrity verification

Security: SHA256 is cryptographically secure and recommended for security-critical applications, unlike MD5 and SHA1.