Active validator
A validator elected into the current era's active set.
In plain language
Active validators participate in consensus and can earn validator rewards for the era.
Why it matters
Only increasing available slots does not guarantee which candidates become active.
Real Vara examples
| Referendum | Governance | Execution | Direct addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #52 Increase Vara's validator count from 58 to 59 This referendum increased Vara's configured validator count by 1, from 58 to 59. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 11 |