Foundation block
This page describes a MinecraftEdu feature.
This feature is available only in MinecraftEdu, an edition of the game that has been officially discontinued.
Foundation block

| Renewable |
No |
|---|---|
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
| Tool |
? |
| Blast resistance |
6000 |
| Hardness |
-1 |
| Luminous |
No |
| Transparent |
No |
| Flammable |
? |
| Catches fire from lava |
? |
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The foundation block is a block the can help the player build large symmetrical buildings.
Usage
- Foundation blocks measure distances to other foundation blocks.
Behavior
- When equipped, measures distance to other foundation blocks in 3 dimensional space.
- Can only be used when in build modes where the player has outlined box shown.
Availability
- Block can be found in Creative inventory. Only teachers can see this block in their inventory.
- Can also be given in Teacher menu "give" section.
- Can be distributed by console command or with a command block.
Data values
ID of this block is 3726.
| Name | Identifier | Translation key |
|---|---|---|
blockFoundation | block |
History
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