Fingerprint vs Hash

In blockchain, a fingerprint (also called a hash or digest) is a unique digital identifier created from data using a hash function, serving as a tamper-proof verification code that changes completely if the underlying data is altered even slightly.

A fixed-length string of characters produced by applying a cryptographic algorithm to input data, serving as a unique digital fingerprint that blockchain uses to verify data integrity, link blocks, secure transactions, and enable mining through its one-way, deterministic, and collision-resistant properties.