Block of Redstone

Block of Redstone is a Redstone related block that was added in Update 0.11.0. However, it could not be used to ignite TNT, and power Redstone until Update 0.13.0. It is used as a power block that can power nearby blocks and a compact way to store redstone.

Crafting

 * 9 Redstone => 1 Redstone Block
 * 1 Redstone Block => 9 Redstone

Trivia

 * Unlike a Redstone Torch, as a power source, a Redstone Block can be moved around by a Piston (it will be added in a future update).
 * A Redstone Block cannot generate light unlike Redstone Ore which generates light when touched.
 * They power Redstone activated blocks like TNT and Redstone Lamps.
 * They emit a 15 block Redstone signal.
 * Unlike a Redstone Torch, a Redstone block always emits a Redstone signal: it cannot "burn out", or be turned off.