RIPEMD320 hash

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About RIPEMD320 hash

RIPEMD-320 Hash Description

RIPEMD-320 is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 320-bit (40-byte) hash value, typically represented as an 80-character hexadecimal number.

How RIPEMD-320 Works:

1. Padding: The input message is padded so that its length is a multiple of 1024 bits, leaving space for the message length.
2. Initialization: RIPEMD-320 initializes ten variables to specific constants. These variables serve as the initial hash values for the algorithm.
3. Processing Message in Blocks: The padded message is processed in 1024-bit blocks. Each block undergoes several rounds of hashing using logical and bitwise operations.
4. Final Hash Value: After processing all blocks, the resulting 320-bit hash value is the RIPEMD-320 hash of the input message.

RIPEMD-320 is designed to provide cryptographic security and is used in various applications where a longer hash length than RIPEMD-256 is required for data integrity and message authentication.