Token Ring
Cassandra uses a concept called a “token ring” to represent the hash space. Each node in the Cassandra cluster is assigned a range of tokens on the hash space.
Does Cassandra use Consistent Hashing?
Yes, Cassandra uses Consistent Hashing as part of its data distribution mechanism. Consistent hashing allows Cassandra to evenly distribute data across its nodes in a scalable and fault-tolerant manner.
Below is how Consistent Hashing works in Cassandra: