# Ingredient

An **ingredient** represents a source component or asset that contributes to the creation or modification of content. Ingredients are critical for understanding the dependencies and origins of complex digital assets, such as those created from multiple sources.

**Example Ingredient:**

```
{
  "actions": [
    {
      "action": "c2pa.created",
      "timestamp": "2024-12-28T10:00:00Z",
      "softwareAgent": {
        "name": "AI_Generator_v2",
        "version": "3.1.0"
      },
      "parameters": {
        "prompt": "Generate an image of a dog",
        "num_steps": 50,
        "model": "StableDiffusion_v4"
      }
    }
  ]
}

```

Ingredients offer a granular view of how content is built or modified. Hash Network stores ingredient data on-chain, enabling users to verify the origins and dependencies of content with complete transparency and security.


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