
Test Block
minecraft:test_blockThe 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.
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