diff --git a/tests/core/pyspec/eth2spec/test/helpers/multi_operations.py b/tests/core/pyspec/eth2spec/test/helpers/multi_operations.py
index 4b6c9b25d..dc64882b8 100644
--- a/tests/core/pyspec/eth2spec/test/helpers/multi_operations.py
+++ b/tests/core/pyspec/eth2spec/test/helpers/multi_operations.py
@@ -125,10 +125,7 @@ def get_random_voluntary_exits(spec, state, to_be_slashed_indices, rng):
     return prepare_signed_exits(spec, state, exit_indices)
 
 
-def run_test_full_random_operations(spec, state, rng=Random(2080)):
-    # move state forward SHARD_COMMITTEE_PERIOD epochs to allow for exit
-    state.slot += spec.config.SHARD_COMMITTEE_PERIOD * spec.SLOTS_PER_EPOCH
-
+def build_random_block_from_state(spec, state, rng=Random(2188)):
     # prepare state for deposits before building block
     deposits = prepare_state_and_get_random_deposits(spec, state, rng)
 
@@ -148,6 +145,15 @@ def run_test_full_random_operations(spec, state, rng=Random(2080)):
         slashed_indices = slashed_indices.union(attester_slashing.attestation_2.attesting_indices)
     block.body.voluntary_exits = get_random_voluntary_exits(spec, state, slashed_indices, rng)
 
+    return block
+
+
+def run_test_full_random_operations(spec, state, rng=Random(2080)):
+    # move state forward SHARD_COMMITTEE_PERIOD epochs to allow for exit
+    state.slot += spec.config.SHARD_COMMITTEE_PERIOD * spec.SLOTS_PER_EPOCH
+
+    block = build_random_block_from_state(spec, state, rng)
+
     yield 'pre', state
 
     signed_block = state_transition_and_sign_block(spec, state, block)