Properties of Cryptographic Hash Functions

Explore the essential properties of cryptographic hash functions, including message digest, preimage resistance, and collision resistance. Understand how these functions ensure data integrity and security in various applications.

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What property of Proof of Work (PoW) makes it difficult to compute?

Difficulty level varies with time

What is the role of nodes in the Bitcoin network regarding transactions?

Verifying transactions

Which rule does Bitcoin follow when resolving conflicts in the blockchain?

Longest Chain Rule

How is decentralization achieved in the Bitcoin network?

Nodes independently verify transactions and propose blocks Signup and view all the answers

What determines the profit for miners in Bitcoin mining?

Rate at which miners propose blocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the PoW difficulty level being over 10^20 hashes/block as of 2015?

It indicates profitability in mining BTC Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for all nodes in the Bitcoin network to agree on transaction validity?

To prevent double-spending Signup and view all the answers

How does Bitcoin ensure consensus among all nodes regarding transaction history?

'Longest Chain Rule' Signup and view all the answers

What property of cryptographic hash functions makes them suitable for PoW?

'Deterministic' output generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor affecting miner profits in Bitcoin mining?

Exchange rate fluctuations Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What property of Proof of Work (PoW) makes it difficult to compute?

What is the role of nodes in the Bitcoin network regarding transactions?

Which rule does Bitcoin follow when resolving conflicts in the blockchain?

How is decentralization achieved in the Bitcoin network?

What determines the profit for miners in Bitcoin mining?

What is the significance of the PoW difficulty level being over 10^20 hashes/block as of 2015?

Why is it important for all nodes in the Bitcoin network to agree on transaction validity?

How does Bitcoin ensure consensus among all nodes regarding transaction history?

What property of cryptographic hash functions makes them suitable for PoW?

What is the primary factor affecting miner profits in Bitcoin mining?

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