{% docs created_at %}

The date when the validator was created. This field tracks when the validator first joined the network, enabling validator lifecycle analysis and network growth tracking.

**Data type:** TIMESTAMP (UTC)
**Business context:** Used to track validator lifecycle, analyze network growth patterns, and assess validator experience.
**Analytics use cases:** Lifecycle tracking, growth pattern analysis, and experience assessment.
**Example:** '2023-01-15 10:30:00', '2022-06-20 14:45:30'

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