Snow Block
A full block of packed snow crafted from four snowballs. Placing two with a carved pumpkin on top creates a snow golem.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDsnow_block
Overview
Snow Block is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mining, and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Snow Block. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Snow Block sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Snow 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
Snow BlockCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Mined fastest with a shovel; drops 4 snowballs unless mined with Silk Touch. Generates in snowy biomes and on snowy mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Snow Block in Minecraft?
Snow Block is crafted at a Crafting Table using Snowball. It can also be obtained through mining and natural world generation.
What is Snow Block used for?
A full block of packed snow crafted from four snowballs. Placing two with a carved pumpkin on top creates a snow golem.
How many Snow Block can you stack?
Snow Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Snow Block be enchanted?
No. Snow Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Snow Block added to Minecraft?
Snow Block was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.