The Nature and Origin of Black Holes

Black holes are formed from compact objects whose mass creates a puncture in the fabric of space-time, with different types categorized based on their mass. Traditionally, stellar mass black holes originate from the collapse of dying stars; however, supermassive black holes presented a mystery regarding their formation. Recent studies suggest that unlike their smaller counterparts, supermassive black holes could begin life as massive seeds formed from clouds of collapsing gas in early galaxies. This theory positions black holes as essential components in the cosmic framework, crucial for understanding the evolution of galaxies.