Causes of engine block crack?

Will be reporting back. I was going to test fit all my top end parts I purchased. Seeing that it wasn’t a cracked head or head gasket Just put me in a sour mood.
Totally get that! But it's a 340 block, so it has inherent value beyond any 360, and putting in 1 sleeve, then boring the block to the first oversize would be simple, and at MY shop, that wouldn't cost $1000