# What is blockchain. 01 bubbletalk **Published by:** [Bubbletalk](https://paragraph.com/@bubbletalk/) **Published on:** 2023-06-29 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@bubbletalk/what-is-blockchain-01-bubbletalk ## Content Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that stores data in a way that makes it difficult to alter or manipulate. It consists of a network of computers, each of which contains a copy of the blockchain. The computers communicate with each other to maintain a consistent and accurate record of all transactions on the network. Each block in the blockchain contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. Once a block is added to the chain, it cannot be altered without invalidating all subsequent blocks. This makes the blockchain tamper-proof and provides a high level of security. Blockchain technology is most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, it has a wide range of potential applications beyond finance, including supply chain management, voting systems, and decentralized identity management. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W_6IhgrMJk4 SHOW LESS ## Publication Information - [Bubbletalk](https://paragraph.com/@bubbletalk/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@bubbletalk/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@bubbletalk): Subscribe to updates