This document discusses black holes, including their properties, structure, formation, observational evidence, and role in the universe. It defines a black hole as a region of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. Black holes are formed when a massive star collapses at the end of its life. They distort both space and time and can grow by absorbing matter or merging with other black holes. Observational evidence of black holes includes analyzing the motion of stars around black holes, detecting x-ray emissions from accretion disks, and observing gravitational lensing. Black holes play an important role as energy recyclers in the universe and act as seeds for the formation of galaxies.