Iron Block
A solid block that compactly stores nine iron ingots and serves as a base block for beacons. It is also used to build iron golems and to craft anvils.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDiron_block
Overview
Iron 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 Iron Block. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Iron Block sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Iron 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 IronCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Natural generation
Notes
Also known as the Block of Iron. Requires a stone pickaxe or better to mine. Four iron blocks with a carved pumpkin build an iron golem. Generates in villages and ruins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Block in Minecraft?
Iron Block is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot. It can also be obtained through natural world generation.
What is Iron Block used for?
A solid block that compactly stores nine iron ingots and serves as a base block for beacons. It is also used to build iron golems and to craft anvils.
How many Iron Block can you stack?
Iron Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Iron Block be enchanted?
No. Iron Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Iron Block added to Minecraft?
Iron Block was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.