What is this stuff in my block?

Could be any number of past mixes!! I've heard pepper, egg whites, bars leak, silver seal, anti freeze, undistilled water!! Any number of different substances can sludge it up! Ever thought of Drano? It'll clean it out quick, but you can't leave it in too long!!

Flush it out with a couple boxes of baking soda afterwards to neutralize the drano.
If any freeze plugs are marginal they won't be after this. But you'll be amazed by what comes out!