Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution block (10, 10?, 10?, 10??) having an approximately cuboid basic body (12) with four longitudinal sides (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d) and two end sides (12e, 12f), the basic body (12) being produced from a conductive material and a plurality of connector elements (14, 14?) being arranged on at least one of the longitudinal sides (12b), a blind opening (16a, 16b) being arranged in at least one of the end faces (12e, 12f) of the basic body (12), and there being fastening means for fastening an electrically conducting element which is introduced into the blind opening.