Summon Block Display Entity

Show a floating collision-free block in the world

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Summons a block_display entity that renders any block with no collision box, so players walk right through it. It is the foundation for floating decorations, custom models, and animated builds. Swap the Name value for any block ID.

/summon block_display ~ ~1 ~ {block_state:{Name:"minecraft:diamond_block"}}

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Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A floating diamond block appears with no hitbox.
Change the Name value to display a different block.

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