Blockchain & tech

Hash

Also called: hash function · transaction hash · TXID

In shortA fixed-length fingerprint of data: change one character of the input and the hash changes completely.

Blockchains use hashes to link blocks, to create addresses and in proof of work. It is practically impossible to work backwards from a hash to the input.

A "transaction hash" (TXID) is the unique ID of your transaction; paste it into a block explorer to see its status.