solana-models/models/descriptions/columns/created_at.md

{% 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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