Online SHA512 Hash Generator
SHA-512 (Secure Hash Algorithm 512-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 512-bit (64-byte) hash value,
typically rendered as a 128-character hexadecimal number. It is part of the SHA-2 family designed by the NSA.
What is SHA-512?
SHA-512 is a member of the SHA-2 (Secure Hash Algorithm 2) cryptographic hash functions family.
It processes input data in 1024-bit blocks and produces a 512-bit hash value (128 hexadecimal characters).
SHA-512 Characteristics
- Output Size: 512 bits (64 bytes, 128 hex characters)
- Block Size: 1024 bits
- Rounds: 80
- Security: 256-bit security level against collision attacks
Common Use Cases
- Password Hashing: Secure storage of passwords
- Digital Signatures: Verifying document integrity
- File Integrity: Checksum verification for downloads
- Blockchain: Cryptographic operations in distributed systems