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All 132 Minecraft Wiki articles in the category Utility blocks — what they do, how to get them and how they changed over the updates. Page 2 of 3.

Fletching TableFletching TableThe fletching table is a fletcher's job site block that can generate naturally in villages. It is used to turn an unemployed villager into a fletcher.FloataterFloataterA floatater is a joke block exclusive to 24w14potato used to move large amounts of blocks.Flower PotFlower PotA flower pot is a decorative block that can contain flowers, bamboo, saplings, cacti, mushrooms, fungi, and other small plants.FrogspawnFrogspawnFrogspawn is a non-solid block laid by frogs when they are bred, which hatches into tadpoles over time. It cannot be obtained as an item or moved by a…Frosted IceFrosted IceFrosted ice is a translucent block created when a mob or entity wearing Frost Walker-enchanted boots moves over water. It cannot be obtained as an item…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.GrindstoneGrindstoneA grindstone is a block used to remove all enchantments, except for curses, from items, refunding some experience orbs. Additionally, it can repair tools…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…Heat BlockHeat BlockHeat block is a block that can melt snow and ice like a torch, but it does not give off light.Honey BlockHoney BlockA honey block is a storage block equivalent to the contents of four honey bottles. It is sticky, can prevent jumping, and can be used in conjunction with…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…Iron DoorIron DoorThe iron door is a variant of the door made of iron that can only be opened using redstone. Iron doors are more secure than wooden and copper doors…Iron TrapdoorIron TrapdoorAn iron trapdoor is a variant of the trapdoor that can be only opened using redstone mechanisms.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.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).LadderLadderThe ladder is a block used for climbing vertically or horizontally. They can be placed only on the sides of other blocks.LanternLanternA lantern is a block that emits light. It is brighter than a torch, and can be placed on top of or hang from the bottom of most blocks.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…Lightning RodLightning RodA lightning rod is a block that, with sky access, causes natural lightning strikes in a large area to only target itself. Getting struck by lightning…LodestoneLodestoneA lodestone is a block that can be used to alter compasses to point toward it.LoomLoomA loom is a block used to apply customizable and layerable designs to banners using dyes. Some designs require banner patterns to apply. It also serves as…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 Portal (block)Nether Portal (block)The Nether portal block is the translucent part of the Nether portal that teleports the player to and from the Nether.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…Note BlockNote BlockA note block is a block that emits sounds when attacked, used, or powered. The sound produced can be altered in various ways by using it or putting…Ominous Trial SpawnerOminous Trial SpawnerAn ominous trial spawner is a trial spawner that has been altered by a Trial Omen effect carried by a player as part of an ominous trial. It spawns more…Ominous VaultOminous VaultAn ominous vault is a type of vault found in trial chambers. It ejects valuable loot when unlocked using an ominous trial key and is the only source of…Other Portal (block)Other Portal (block)An other portal is a joke block exclusive to joke snapshot 23w13a_or_b. It was added as a reference to the Aether, a popular mod for Minecraft which added…PedestalPedestalA pedestal is a block used to create a potato portal, exclusive to 24w14potato.Pickaxe BlockPickaxe BlockThe pickaxe block is a joke block exclusive toJava Edition 23w13a_or_b. It can instantly destroy any other block (including blocks indestructible in…Piglin HeadPiglin HeadA piglin head is the head of a piglin in the form of a block. It can only be obtained by killing a piglin using a charged creeper's explosion.Place BlockPlace BlockThe place block is a joke block exclusive to Java Edition 23w13a_or_b. It takes blocks from a container on its back side and places them in front of it…Player HeadPlayer HeadThe player head is a block based on the head of a player's skin (Steve by default). Player heads cannot be obtained in Survival.Poisonous Potato CutterPoisonous Potato CutterA poisonous potato cutter is a joke block exclusive to 24w14potato. It functions like a stonecutter, except it works only on poisonous potatoes, cutting…Potato BatteryPotato BatteryA potato battery is a toggleable block that emits a redstone signal and damages entities above it when activated. It is exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato DoorPotato DoorA potato door is a variant of the door made of potato planks that can be opened and closed by the player without redstone, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato Hanging SignPotato Hanging SignA potato hanging sign is a variant of a hanging sign made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato RefineryPotato RefineryA potato refinery is a block used for extracting oil from potatoes and poisonous potatoes as well as lubricating items. It is exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato SignPotato SignA potato sign is a variant of a sign made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Potato TrapdoorPotato TrapdoorA potato trapdoor is a variant of a trapdoor made of potato planks, exclusive to 24w14potato.Redstone TorchRedstone TorchA redstone torch is a non-solid block that produces a full-strength redstone signal on all sides adjacent to it, except for its attached block, and can…Respawn AnchorRespawn AnchorThe respawn anchor is a block that allows the player to set their spawn point in the Nether, provided it's fueled with glowstone blocks.
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