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I'm creating an artificial redstone "mine", where a command blocks uses /setblock to spawn a redstone block. The redstone block is then pushed by a piston so a new one can spawn, and the player can mine the blocks as they generate. However, I'm looking for a more automated system. Right now, when a block reaches the end of the mine, it gets deleted (using /setblock air). The next part is something I need a little help with:

When a block is "deleted", I'm looking for another command block that summons a redstone block entity onto a hopper which leads into a chest. That way, it gives the illusion that it's being automatically transmitted to the chest. I've tried messing with /summon Item, but, as the wiki page says, it only summons Stone. Is there anyway to modify this command to which a Redstone Block entity will spawn instead? If not, are there any other automated solutions?

Thanks for your time, and apologies if the answer is obvious.

Yup! Here is the command:

/summon Item ~ ~ ~ {Item:{id:"minecraft:redstone_block",Count:1b}}

And that will summon a redstone block item.