Grass Block
A dirt block with a grassy top that generates across the surface of most overworld biomes. It can spread to nearby dirt and supports the growth of plants and flowers.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedIndev
Item ID
Item IDgrass_block
Overview
Grass Block is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through breaking with a Silk Touch tool and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Grass Block. This item was added to the game in version Indev.
In this database, Grass Block sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Grass Block stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Breaking with a Silk Touch tool
- Natural generation
Notes
Drops dirt unless mined with Silk Touch. Bone meal on it grows grass and flowers; tilling turns it into farmland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Grass Block in Minecraft?
Grass Block is obtained through breaking with a Silk Touch tool and natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Grass Block used for?
A dirt block with a grassy top that generates across the surface of most overworld biomes. It can spread to nearby dirt and supports the growth of plants and flowers.
How many Grass Block can you stack?
Grass Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Grass Block be enchanted?
No. Grass Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Grass Block added to Minecraft?
Grass Block was added in version Indev and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.