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Minecraft Block of Iron item

Block of Iron

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A solid iron block that stores nine iron ingots in compact form, stackable and mineable on any Minecraft server.

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About

The Block of Iron is a mineral block crafted from nine iron ingots or found in deep cave systems. Admins use it as a compact storage medium, each block holds the equivalent of nine ingots in a single inventory slot, and as a decorative or structural building material.

It has a hardness of 5.0 and requires a stone pickaxe or better to mine efficiently. You can spawn it directly with /give @p minecraft:iron_block 1 or use its item ID minecraft:iron_block in commands. It stacks to 64, making it convenient to move bulk quantities between locations or inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Block of Iron without spawning it?
Yes. The Block of Iron can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
When was the Block of Iron data last updated?
The Block of Iron entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Which game is the Block of Iron from?
The Block of Iron is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Block of Iron?
A solid iron block that stores nine iron ingots in compact form, stackable and mineable on any Minecraft server.
What is the Block of Iron used for?
The Block of Iron is a mineral block crafted from nine iron ingots or found in deep cave systems. Admins use it as a compact storage medium, each block holds the equivalent of nine ingots in a single inventory slot, and as a decorative or structural building material.
What items are related to the Block of Iron?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Block of Iron, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the item id of the Block of Iron?
The item id of the Block of Iron is minecraft:iron_block.
What is the numerical id of the Block of Iron?
The numerical id of the Block of Iron is 42.
What is the give command of the Block of Iron?
The give command of the Block of Iron is /give @p minecraft:iron_block 1.
What is the stackable of the Block of Iron?
The stackable of the Block of Iron is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Block of Iron?
The max stack size of the Block of Iron is 64.
What is the material of the Block of Iron?
The material of the Block of Iron is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Block of Iron?
The hardness of the Block of Iron is 5.0.
What is the diggable of the Block of Iron?
The diggable of the Block of Iron is Yes.

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