Do you know the difference between a blockchain and a distributed ledger? While both are decentralized and secure, a blockchain is a specific type of distributed ledger that utilizes cryptography to link a series of blocks together, creating a permanent and tamper-proof record.

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Great explanation! In simple terms, every blockchain is a distributed ledger, but not every distributed ledger is a blockchain due to the cryptographic linking of blocks.