Gold Block
A solid block that compactly stores nine gold ingots and can power a beacon as a base block. It is a decorative and storage block crafted from gold ingots.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDgold_block
Overview
Gold Block is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Gold Block. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Gold Block sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Gold Block stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
Block of GoldCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Natural generation
Notes
Also known as the Block of Gold. Requires an iron pickaxe to mine. Generates in bastion remnants and ocean monuments. Nine ingots craft back from the block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Gold Block in Minecraft?
Gold Block is crafted at a Crafting Table using Gold Ingot. It can also be obtained through natural world generation.
What is Gold Block used for?
A solid block that compactly stores nine gold ingots and can power a beacon as a base block. It is a decorative and storage block crafted from gold ingots.
How many Gold Block can you stack?
Gold Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Gold Block be enchanted?
No. Gold Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Gold Block added to Minecraft?
Gold Block was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.