Function snarkvm_utilities::serialize::number_of_bits_and_bytes

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pub const fn number_of_bits_and_bytes(num_bits: usize) -> (usize, usize)
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Return the number of (byte-aligned) bits and bytes required to represent the given number of bits.

Examples:

  • Given 64 bits, returns (64, 8).
  • Given 251 bits, returns (256, 32).
  • Given 999 bits, returns (1000, 125).