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| SHA256 hash of the first (size of hashed region) bytes of filedata.
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The string table is 00-padded to align the start of raw filedata with a sector/media unit boundary (usually?).
=Typical Cartridge Layout=
Observed gamecarts contain three partitions: "update", "normal", and "secure".
The update partition (Gamecard partition 0 for fsp-srv cmd 31) contains .cnmt.nca + .nca files for the entire system update required to play the game. Launch day carts contain a full copy of 1.0 ncas, newer carts contain newer sysupdate NCAs etc.
The normal partition contains the .cnmt.nca and the game icondata nca. This is presumably for future compatibility so that if a future update changes the cryptographic protocol for the secure partition, Game icon data can still be shown in the home menu on old firmwares.
The secure partition contains an identical copy of the .cnmt.nca and game icondata nca, as well as all other ncas required for the game.