When TNT minecart meets end of the track it explodes immideatly (Unlike with use of activator rail, where is some fuse time). But if TNT minecart derailed by breaking block under it, it will not explode.
I believe the insta-explode thing is a bug, but even if it is intended, some consistency will be good.
Linked issues
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MC-6901
Tnt minecarts instantly explode if they are about to fall off a cliff.
Resolved
MC-6967
TNT Carts explode when pushed off any Activator Rail
Resolved
MC-7043
Minecart with TNT
Resolved
MC-7376
TNT Minecart Explodes When placed on rails i tried multiple times still happens
Resolved
MC-7561
TnT Carts Explodes when they go off track.
Resolved
Comments 6
I don't think the immediate explosion caused by derailing is a good idea at all. You can accidentally slightly push it off the rails and die for no reason.
Minecarts actually have the minimal speed for derail explosion, but this speed is so little it makes no sence. But explosion, caused by going off the rails on high enough speed sounds like a nice idea. Useless, but nice 🙂
Please reopen this issue! It may be as intended but there is an oversight. Minecarts don't seem to care about their speed when derailing or colliding, and if it derails into a fall it obviously shouldn't blow up until it lands.
This is stupid, it should explode when it hits the ground, not the second it de-rails. Also if lands on a rail it shouldn't explode.
I had found out that not only derailing will cause them explode, but collision of two TNT cart will soetimes trigger an explosion. Not sure if I must post it as another bug. Looks like it is intended. Then this bug can possibly be caused by unfinished feature.