The state of a hash algorithm in the process of hashing data.
Hashing utilizes a state machine that soaks up progressive bytes of data, producing a digest
at the end. This state object should be used to produce one hash and then discarded unless a
subclass offers a documented mechanism for reuse.
The state of a hash algorithm in the process of hashing data.
Hashing utilizes a state machine that soaks up progressive bytes of data, producing a digest at the end. This state object should be used to produce one hash and then discarded unless a subclass offers a documented mechanism for reuse.