The Edmonds-Karp Algorithm is a method used to find the maximum flow in a flow network. It is an implementation of the Ford-Fulkerson method that uses Breadth-First Search (BFS) to find augmenting paths. This algorithm repeatedly increases the flow until no more augmenting paths can be found, ensuring that the solution is optimal. The algorithm operates on a directed graph where each edge has a capacity, representing the maximum flow it can carry. By systematically exploring paths from the source to the sink, the Edmonds-Karp Algorithm efficiently calculates the maximum flow, making it a fundamental tool in network flow problems.