Pixel art illustration of a block of redstone in chunky voxel game style
Minecraft Java Item ID

Block of Redstone ID

The block of redstone is a storage block that permanently powers adjacent redstone components. It is crafted from nine redstone dust and powers pistons, rails, and doors in compact builds.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:redstone_block

Block of Redstone Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID152

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Block of Redstone

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:redstone_block 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 152 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:redstone_block 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 152 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Block of Redstone

Crafting Recipe

Redstone DustRedstone DustRedstone Dust
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Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Block of Redstone.

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What Can You Craft With Block of Redstone?

Block of Redstone is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Build With Block of Redstone

minecraft:redstone_block is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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About Block of Redstone in Minecraft

The block of redstone is a storage block that permanently powers adjacent redstone components. It is crafted from nine redstone dust and powers pistons, rails, and doors in compact builds.

Block of Redstone Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:redstone_block 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:redstone_block 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:redstone_block 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:redstone_block

Block of Redstone FAQ

What is the item ID for Block of Redstone?

The item ID for Block of Redstone is minecraft:redstone_block. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Block of Redstone?

Block of Redstone has the historical numerical ID 152, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:redstone_block instead.

How do I give myself Block of Redstone in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:redstone_block 1 to give the nearest player one Block of Redstone. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Block of Redstone can stack in one slot?

Block of Redstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Block of Redstone?

Block of Redstone is crafted on a crafting table with 9 redstone dusts, which yields 1 Block of Redstone.

What can you craft with Block of Redstone?

Block of Redstone is used to craft Redstone Dust.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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