A blockA block is a specific type of construct in a blockchain that stores transactional information blocks typically contain transaction information... Read More size limit is the maximum allowable amount of data a blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More can store. A block size limit exists to protect the blockchain networkA blockchain network is a decentralized system that allows for peer-to-peer transactions. The main components of a blockchain network are... Read More and ensure consensusConsensus allows a distributed system such as a blockchain to function as a decentralized peer-to-peer system without the need to... Read More among participants. The limitation protects against attacks by preventing blocks from becoming excessively large or difficult to process. By capping data storage, all participants are ensured an equal and up-to-date copy of the ledger.
