2. **Hashing**: Every piece of data (transaction, file, etc…
2. **Hashing**: Every piece of data (transaction, file, etc.) is hashed, and in Merkle Trees, this typically involves cryptographic hash functions like SHA-256.
2. **Hashing**: Every piece of data (transaction, file, etc.) is hashed, and in Merkle Trees, this typically involves cryptographic hash functions like SHA-256.