Data values
Read from reports/blocks.json of Minecraft 26.3.
| Identifier | minecraft:comparator |
|---|---|
| Numeric default state ID | 13031 |
| Block states | 16 |
| State properties | 3 |
| Item form | Yes |
Sounds
Sound events named after this block. Blocks that share a generic sound group are not listed, because the game keeps those groupings in code rather than in its data files.
| When | Sound | Closed caption | Identifier | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clicked | Comparator clicks | block.comparator.click | subtitles.block.comparator.click |
Block states
3 properties combine into 16 distinct states.
| Property | Default | Allowed values | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
facing | north | north south west east | Which way the block faces. |
mode | compare | compare subtract | |
powered | false | true false | Whether the block is receiving redstone power. |
Advancements
Advancements whose own criteria name this block. Recipe-unlock entries are left out — they never appear on the player’s Advancements screen.
History
Worked out by reading the registry of every Minecraft build Mojang has published, in release order.
| Version | Date | What the files show |
|---|---|---|
| before 18w01a | — | Already in the game when Mojang’s data generator first shipped, in 18w01a (3 January 2018). The files do not say which earlier version added it. |