Minecraft:Block entity

A block entity (also known as a tile entity) is an additional object associated with certain Minecraft:blocks.

Usage

Block entities can store additional information about their block, beyond the finite set of block states that a block may have. For example, all blocks that can store items use a block entity for this purpose. Block entities can also tick, running code regularly while loaded, even when not interacted with directly. Complex rendering not available to normal block models is also achieved with block entities. Blocks with block entities can be moved by Minecraft:pistons Template:In, but not Template:In.

List of block entities

These are the current blocks that hold block entities.

Block Entity	Usage
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores bees and their entity data. Ticks regularly to determine when the bees should exit.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores written text. Renders the text and the sign itself.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores the Minecraft:redstone signal strength. Listens for nearby vibrations.
Template:BlockLink	Stores xp levels. Listens for nearby deaths, and spreads charges.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the number of activations. Listens for nearby vibrations.
Template:BlockLink	Stores colorTemplate:Only, the patterns, and a custom name. Renders the banner with its patterns.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores its contents and a custom name for the interface. For Minecraft:chests, trapped chests and shulker boxes, renders the opening and closing animation. For decorated pots, renders the wobble animation.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores its contents, the cooking and fuel times, and a custom name for the interface. Ticks regularly to advance the cooking time. For Minecraft:campfires, renders the contained items.
Template:BlockLink	Stores its contents, the transfer cooldown, and a custom name for the interface. Ticks regularly to advance the cooldown and search for items to pull.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the page the book is currently on. Renders the book.
Template:BlockLink	Stores its contents, which slots are disabled and the crafting cooldown. Ticks regularly to advance the cooldown.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the pyramid level, active effects, and contents. Ticks regularly to check for a valid pyramid, and apply effects to nearby players. Renders the Minecraft:beacon beam.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the UUID of the transient creaking associated with this creaking heart.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores: - the entity to be spawned - the delay until the next entity is spawned, and the min and max values for the next spawn delay - how many entities to spawn per spawn attempt - additional data about the entity to be spawned (such as equipment, and status effects) - the loot reward for the trial spawner Ticks regularly to advance its cooldown, check for spawn conditions, and spawn mobs. Renders the spinning entity inside.
Template:BlockLink	Stores its loot configuration and tracked players. Renders the spinning items inside.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores the note to be played.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores the contained Minecraft:item. Renders the item.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores the offset of block, and blocks that it should move or break.Template:Only Also stores the moving process.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the offset of blockTemplate:Only, direction of movementTemplate:Only, and ID of the moving block. Renders the block.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the contained music discs. Regularly ticks to end the song when time has elapsed.
Template:BlockLink	Stores a custom name for the interface. Renders the book animation.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores the destination location. Renders the block.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	For player heads, stores the player's skin information. Renders the block.
Template:BlockSprite Template:BlockSprite Template:BlockSprite Minecraft:Command Block	Stores the command text, its output strength, and the output text.
Template:BlockSprite Template:BlockSprite Template:BlockSprite Template:BlockSprite Minecraft:Structure Block	Stores information about the structure.
Template:BlockLink	Stores the structure pool and the block this jigsaw block becomes.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores whether the reaction started and the time remaining in the reaction.
Template:BlockLink	Ticks regularly to update its output signal strength.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores the ID and the data value of the block displayed inside of it.
Template:BlockLink	Stores its output strength.
Template:BlockLink	Stores its colorTemplate:Only. Renders the block.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores details about liquid content. Cauldrons containing dyed water store water color. Cauldrons containing potions store the potion's ID and a tag of whether it is a splash potion or not.
Template:BlockLink	Ticks regularly to check its activation area for valid activation blocks and apply effects to nearby players. Renders the block.
Template:BlockLink	Ticks regularly to apply the glowing effect to nearby raiders when used. Renders the swaying animation.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	To link with a Minecraft:compass.
Template:BlockLink Template:BlockLink	Stores the loot table and contents. Renders the item while brushing.
Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only Template:BlockLinkTemplate:Only	Stores the items in the lab table and the process of lab experiment.
Template:BlockLink	Renders the opening and closing animation.
Template:BlockLink	Stores and renders items. Stores whether items should be centered or aligned to the bottom.
Template:BlockLink	Renders the block. Stores the golem's custom name.

Render limits

Block entity rendering stops beyond a hard-coded block limit which is modeled after the radius of a sphere. This limit is not affected by the Render Distance nor the Entity Distance scale in the Video Settings.

Some effects related to block entities stop rendering beyond a different number of blocks:

• The Minecraft:beacon and end gateway beams stop rendering beyond 256 blocks Template:In or 64 blocks Template:In or when the end gateway is out of frame.
• The outlines created by a structure block stop rendering beyond 96 blocks.

See also

• Block entity format – describes the save format for block entities
• Entities, which are all the dynamic, moving objects throughout the Minecraft world, plus several non-moving objects that resemble blocks.
• Block states, which are, like block entities, extra pieces of data that further define a block.

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