Block of Iron in Minecraft
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To craft Block of Iron, combine 9 Iron Ingot in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Stone tool.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Any tool or your hand
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Block of Iron
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
How to mine Block of Iron
The best tool for Block of Iron is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Stone tool. With a hardness of 5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Any tool or your hand |
| Minimum tier to drop | Stone |
| Hardness | 5 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Block of Iron used for?
Block of Iron is an ingredient in 2 crafting recipes:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Block of Iron in Minecraft?
Combine 9 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Block of Iron?
Any tool works. You need at least a Stone tool for it to drop.
What can you make with Block of Iron?
Block of Iron is used to craft Anvil and Iron Ingot.