SHA-384 Checksum Calculator
What is SHA384?
SHA384 (Secure Hash Algorithm 384-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 96-character (384-bit) hash value. It's part of the SHA-2 family of hash functions, designed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
How It Works
- Takes any input text and processes it through the SHA384 algorithm
- Produces a fixed-length 96-character hexadecimal string
- Provides a unique fingerprint for any input data
- Used for data integrity verification and digital signatures
Common Uses
- File integrity verification
- Digital signatures
- Password hashing (though not recommended for this purpose alone)
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency applications
- Secure communication protocols
Security Features
- Collision-resistant: Different inputs produce different outputs
- One-way function: Cannot be reversed to find the original input
- Deterministic: Same input always produces the same output
- Fixed-length output regardless of input size