Before we dive into the download process, let's first understand what a torrent is. A torrent is a type of file-sharing protocol that allows users to download and share large files, such as movies, music, and software, over the internet. Torrent files contain metadata about the file being shared, including its name, size, and location. When a user downloads a torrent file, they are essentially downloading a small piece of data that contains information about the larger file.