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Test Block

Test Block

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minecraft:test_block

The test block is a technical block used by developers and data pack creators to build automated game tests. It has four modes — start, log, fail, and accept — each reacting to redstone signals differently to drive a test's flow.

Hardness
3600000Blast Res.
handBest Tool
noTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Automated Game Testing — Paired with a test instance block to define the bounds of a test structure, using start, log, fail, and accept modes to control and report test outcomes.

Found In

  • Creative inventory (Operator Utilities tab) — Available only in Creative mode with operator permission level 2 or higher, or via /give, /setblock, and /fill.

FAQ

Can I mine a Test Block in Survival?

No, its hardness of -1 makes it unbreakable by any tool in Survival mode.

What are the four Test Block modes?

Start begins a test, log records a checkpoint, fail marks the test as failed, and accept marks it as passed.

How do I get a Test Block?

It is only available via the Creative inventory's Operator Utilities tab or through commands like /give, and requires operator permission level 2 or higher.

Does the Test Block appear naturally in worlds?

No, it is a purely technical block for developers and never generates naturally.

Tags

  • technical
  • unbreakable
  • operator_only
  • blast_resistant
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