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Node-to-Client

The Node-to-Client (N2C) source connects to a local Cardano node over a unix socket, using the Ouroboros ChainSync mini-protocol in “full blocks” mode. Because it talks to the node directly over a socket, it’s the lowest-overhead option when you run the node yourself.

Configuration

daemon.toml
[source]
type = "N2C"
socket_path = "<socket location>"
  • type (required): the literal value N2C.
  • socket_path (required): the path to the node’s unix socket file.

Examples

Connecting to a local Cardano node over its unix socket:

daemon.toml
[source]
type = "N2C"
socket_path = "/opt/cardano/cnode/sockets/node0.socket"