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Block of Redstone

Block of Redstone

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Block of Redstone is a compact storage block equivalent to nine Redstone Dust. It also acts as an always-on redstone power source with signal strength 15 to directly adjacent blocks, without needing a separate power source.

5Hardness
6Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
noTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Redstone Dust — Craft a Block of Redstone alone in a crafting grid to recover 9 Redstone Dust.
  • Constant Power Source — Placed adjacent to redstone components, it supplies a constant signal strength of 15 without needing a torch or other power source.

Found In

  • Crafting — Craft from 9 Redstone Dust arranged in a full 3x3 grid.
  • Ancient Cities — A small number generate as part of redstone circuitry within ancient city structures.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine a Block of Redstone?

Any pickaxe. Mining without a pickaxe drops nothing.

Does a Block of Redstone emit a redstone signal?

Yes, it acts as a permanent power source with signal strength 15 to blocks it directly touches.

Can I craft it back into Redstone Dust?

Yes, crafting one Block of Redstone alone in a grid yields 9 Redstone Dust.

Is Block of Redstone renewable?

Yes, since Redstone Dust itself is renewable through trading and farming.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • overworld
  • blast_resistant
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