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Merkle Root

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Table of contents
    1. 0.2. How It Works
    2. 0.4. Why It’s Important

The Merkle Root is the top hash of a Merkle Tree, representing the combined hash of all transactions or data entries within that tree.

How It Works

In a Merkle Tree, each leaf node is a hashed data entry, and pairs of hashes are repeatedly combined and hashed until one final hash remains—the Merkle Root. This root summarizes all underlying data.

Why It’s Important

Merkle Roots allow for efficient and secure verification of large data sets. In blockchains, it ensures data integrity and quick proof of inclusion without storing all transactions.