How does the number of hashes affect the security of a blockchain?

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• Dec 29, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that the number of hashes used in a blockchain has a direct impact on its security. The process of hashing involves converting data into a fixed-length string of characters, which serves as a unique identifier for that data. In a blockchain, each block contains a hash that is generated based on the block's data and the hash of the previous block. This creates a chain of hashes that links all the blocks together. The more hashes there are in the blockchain, the more difficult it becomes to alter the data in any of the blocks. This is because changing the data in one block would require recalculating the hash for that block and all subsequent blocks, which would be computationally expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, increasing the number of hashes used in a blockchain enhances its security and makes it more resistant to attacks.
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