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Block entities

All 74 Minecraft Wiki articles in the category Block entities — what they do, how to get them and how they changed over the updates.

BannerBannerA banner is a block that can be crafted in 16 different colors, customized in a loom using dyes and banner patterns, and applied to a shield. In Java…BarrelBarrelA barrel is a solid block used to store items. Unlike a chest, it cannot connect to other barrels. It also serves as a fisherman's job site block.BeaconBeaconA beacon is a block that can be placed in view of the sky, on top of a pyramid made of valuable mineral blocks, to activate it. Once active, it projects a…BedBedA bed is a dyeable utility block that allows a player in the Overworld to sleep through the night and change their spawn point to within a few blocks of…Bee NestBee NestBee nests are blocks found attached to certain trees. They house bees, which fill their homes with honey made from gathered flower nectar. Full bee nests…BeehiveBeehiveBeehives are craftable blocks that house bees, which fill their homes with honey made from gathered flower nectar. Full beehives can be harvested for…BellBellA bell is a block that can be rung by hand, with a projectile or using a redstone signal to make all nearby villagers run to their beds. In Java Edition…Blast FurnaceBlast FurnaceA blast furnace is a block that smelts ores and metal items twice as quickly as a furnace, but cannot smelt anything else. It also serves as an armorer's…Block entityA block entity (also known as a tile entity) is an additional object associated with certain blocks.Brewing StandBrewing StandA brewing stand is a block used for brewing potions using water bottles and suitable ingredients. It also serves as a cleric's job site block.Calibrated Sculk SensorCalibrated Sculk SensorA calibrated sculk sensor is a craftable type of sculk sensor that functions similarly, but detects vibrations more often and from further away. Its…CampfireCampfireA campfire is a block that can be used to cook food, pacify bees, or act as a spread-proof light source, a smoke signal, or a damaging trap.ChalkboardChalkboardA chalkboard is a block that can display more text than a sign. Three sizes are available: 1×1 (slate), 2×1 (poster), and 3×2 (board).ChestChestA chest is a block used to store items. A large chest (or "double chest") is the combination of two adjacent chests, and can store twice as many items.Chiseled BookshelfChiseled BookshelfChiseled bookshelves are blocks that can hold books, books and quills, written books, enchanted books, and knowledge books.Command BlockCommand BlockA command block is an indestructible block that can execute commands. Because it cannot be obtained, destroyed or used in Survival mode without commands…Compound CreatorCompound CreatorThe compound creator is a block used in chemistry. It allows over 30 compounds to be created by combining elements. This includes certain items which are…ConduitConduitA conduit is a block that can be placed underwater and surrounded by prismarine to activate it. Once active, it empowers nearby players touching water or…Copper ChestCopper ChestA copper chest is a type of chest made of copper. It functions almost identically to a normal wooden chest, except that it oxidizes over time, and copper…CrafterCrafterA crafter is a low-capacity storage block that can use its contents to craft items when given a redstone signal, ejecting the results into the world or…Creaking HeartCreaking HeartA creaking heart is a living block that can be crafted or found in pale oak trees in pale gardens. It activates if placed in a line between two pale oak…Creeper HeadCreeper HeadA creeper head is the head of a creeper in the form of a block. It can only be obtained by killing a creeper using a different charged creeper's explosion.Daylight DetectorDaylight DetectorA daylight detector (also known as a daylight sensor) is a block that outputs a redstone signal based on its exposure to sky light. Using the detector…Decorated PotDecorated PotA decorated pot is a storage block crafted from bricks and/or pottery sherds, with the items used individually affecting the appearance of its four side…DispenserDispenserA dispenser is a low-capacity storage block that can fire projectiles, use certain items and tools, as well as place certain blocks, fluids, or entities…Dragon HeadDragon HeadA dragon head is a block that resembles a smaller version of the ender dragon's head. It can only be obtained from End ships.DropperDropperA dropper is a low-capacity storage block that can eject its contents into the world or into other containers when given a redstone signal.Element ConstructorElement ConstructorThe element constructor is a block used in chemistry. It allows the construction of elements by adjusting the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons.Enchanting TableEnchanting TableAn enchanting table is a block used to spend experience and lapis lazuli to apply enchantments to tools, armor and books. Surrounding it with up to…End Gateway (block)End Gateway (block)The End gateway is a block that forms a part of End gateways, which teleport the player between the central island and the outer islands in the End. It is…End Portal (block)End Portal (block)The End portal block is a block generated when an End portal or exit portal is activated, which teleports the player between the Overworld and the End. It…Ender ChestEnder ChestAn ender chest is a type of chest whose contents are exclusive to each player, and they can be placed and accessed from anywhere in any dimension.Frying TableFrying TableA frying table is a joke block exclusive to 24w14potato. It is used to cook potatoes and fry potato peels, turning them into hash browns.Funky PortalFunky PortalThe funky portal is a joke block exclusive to Java Edition 20w14∞ that allows entry into randomly generated dimensions. It is a colored variant of the…FurnaceFurnaceA furnace is a block with two functions: it can be used for either smelting or cooking, by placing fuel and an appropriate item inside together.Glow Item FrameGlow Item FrameA glow item frame is an entity‌[JE only] or block‌[BE only] that keeps itself and the item inside of it illuminated, even in the dark.Hanging SignHanging SignA hanging sign is a variant of a sign that displays text, and can be placed underneath blocks or with a solid self-supporting bracket. The text of hanging…HeadHeadHeads (including skulls) are a group of 7 blocks based on the heads of players and 6 different mobs. All heads can be worn as helmets and serve as special…HopperHopperA hopper is a low-capacity storage block that can be used to collect item entities directly above it, as well as to transfer items into and out of other…Item FrameItem FrameAn item frame is an entity‌[JE only] or block‌[BE only] that displays the item or block that is inside of it.Jigsaw BlockJigsaw BlockJigsaw blocks are technical blocks commonly used as a way to construct large structures from smaller sections.JukeboxJukeboxA jukebox is a block used to insert and play music discs. Playing a disc causes it to produce a redstone signal and allows nearby allays to duplicate when…Lab TableLab TableThe lab table is a chemistry table used to make items and blocks from compounds (there are currently only five).LecternLecternA lectern is a block used to display a book and quill or written book for reading. Turning a page triggers a redstone pulse. It also serves as a…Material ReducerMaterial ReducerThe material reducer is a block used in chemistry to learn about the natural world, by reducing Minecraft blocks to the elements that they contain.Monster SpawnerMonster SpawnerA monster spawner is a type of spawner found in a variety of structures. It constantly summons instances of the mob displayed within it as long as a…Nether Reactor CoreNether Reactor CoreThe Nether reactor core is an unused block that cannot be obtained within the Creative inventory nor with the use of commands. They were formerly used to…Ominous BannerOminous BannerAn ominous banner is a special uncraftable variant of the banner obtained from raid captains and pillager outposts.
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