## Syntax
```mermaid
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Start((START)) --> | | SHA512[SHA512]:::quoted
SHA512 --> End((END))
```
## Purpose
The `SHA512` SQL function calculates hash value for parameter according to SHA512 algorithm.
Parameters:
- Value: text or BLOB to calculate SHA512 hash value for.
Returns: Hash value.