Super seed starting

I've been gardening in some capacity most of my life, and still no way an expert. One of the many things I love about gardening is there's always something new to learn.  Though I've started seeds many times in the past, I have really gotten into it the last couple of years.
This year I tried soil blocks. Mostly I learned from my failures with this one. Except I did stumble on an incredible way to start seeds inside.  The first try I made a soil mix that was pulverized cardboard, sifted compost, and seed starting soil. It made a great firm block, one that never fell apart. My second  I sifted seed starting soil made mostly of coco coir, and sifted compost. This made a block that's not that firm, and won't surprise me if they fall apart before I get them replanted. Since the two blocks are so very different I'm guessing the great results are from the process.
First I have plastic containers that have a lid. I got them 10 for 1.00 at the dollar store (years ago before price went up) I think they are for condiments. I put a small piece of paper towels soaked in hot water. Put the seeds on the towel, and fold over to cover the seeds. Lid on, and set the container on the heat mat for 24 hours.
Next put the seeds in the small hole in the 3/4" soil block. Cover with vermiculite. Spray the top with hotish water ( feels warm to my hand) the blocks are on a tray I made so it sits about 1" above the tray.  In the tray I put a couple of cups of the hottest water I can get out of the tap. To hot to put my hand in.  ( The water doesn't come in contact with the soil blocks).  The tray is on the heat mat with the humidity dome.  Every 24 hours I spray the top with hotish water, dump the water in the tray and add new very hot water.  I kid you not I had germination in one day.  It's been 3 days and 1/4, maybe 1/3 have popped up.  This technique germinated hot peppers in a week.  It's truly amazing.  I think the blocks give two advantages. One I think the small size stays more consistently moist without being wet. Second I can remove the seeds that germinate fast and repot them, leaving the slower ones. This has made it so I can start lots of different kinds of seeds, and they don't get leggy because they stayed on the heat to long.
Is this the best way to start seeds?  Who knows?  It is certainly working for me.  I think it's great if you're behind and need to get a quick result.  
I still think direct sow is best, because then I don't have to repot, or harden off, take up space in my dining room.  That being said I have never managed to direct seed tomatoes. I've had volunteers, but no matter what I have tried nothing ever grew.  So I have to do both.
I don't know if this will work for everyone, but I'm so thrilled with the results, I wanted to share.  Happy gardening

This is cool. I never thought of using warm/hot water to help speed up germination that way.

It's confirmed this mix doesn't stay together when moved. The up side is an amazing amount of root growth.  Already had to repot marshmallow, Armenian cucumber, and some green the seed co. Sent me free. (Don't remember at the moment).
Even though the block came apart I just kind of scooped it up and was able to plant it with no problem.

Going to try it now with slight change.  I going to try putting a waffle tray on a capilary mat and put the the solid tray (bottom) capilary mat on top and next (last) the soil blocks.  Will let you know my results.  Thanks for such a great idea of the heat factor in speeding up germination

The capilary thing/tray set up may not have been articulate.  I saw it on youtube Bare Mtn.  Farm  (soil blocking).  I'm going to do some eggplant it might respond well to your method also.