serializes the array into a JSON string and generates a hash
 * that serves as a unique identifier. Optionally, a prefix can be added to
 * the generated ID for context or categorization.
 *
 * @since 6.8.0
 *
 * @param array  $data   The input array to generate an ID from.
 * @param string $prefix Optional. A prefix to prepend to the generated ID. Default ''.
 *
 * @return string The generated unique ID for the array.
 */
function wp_unique_id_from_values( array $data, string $prefix = '' ): string {
	if ( empty( $data ) ) {
		_doing_it_wrong(
			__FUNCTION__,
			sprintf(
				/* translators: %s: parameter name. */
				__( 'The %s argument must not be empty.' ),
				'$data'
			),
			'6.8.0'
		);
	}
	$serialized = wp_json_encode( $data );
	$hash       = substr( md5( $serialized ), 0, 8 );
	return $prefix . $hash;
}