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# [What Is a Blockchain? And How Does a Blockchain Work?](https://safikhan12155.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A blockchain is a distributed database or ledger that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. As a database, a blockchain stores information electronically in digital format. Blockchains are best known for their crucial role in cryptocurrenc...

Nov 3, 2022 · 6 min read · safikhan12155.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

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## Responses 6

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[Safi Ullah](https://hashnode.com/@safikhan)

[Jan 8, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/63ba9e7b95025da0eece7bc2)

Mashallah

[Safi Ullah](https://hashnode.com/@safikhan)

[Jan 8, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/63ba9e68624134a0c9b4f55e)

Heavy

[Mohabat Hussain](https://hashnode.com/@Mohabathussain04)

[Jan 8, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/63ba9b9e624134a0c9b4f265)

Nice blog

[Muhammad Hassan](https://hashnode.com/@Hassan905)

[Nov 3, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/636385c76fefce818064223a)

Good Work✔

[Nouman Asghar](https://hashnode.com/@Nouman25)

[Nov 3, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/6363857b6fefce8180642227)

Informative👏

[Nouman Asghar](https://hashnode.com/@Nouman25)

[Nov 3, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-a-blockchain-and-how-does-a-blockchain-work/6363845f2b9f57890ab96661/comment/636385676fefce8180642210)

Well Written👌