How do black holes relate to the formation of galaxies?

In the case of the Milky Way, the location of Sagittarius A* corresponds to the supermassive black hole (SMBH), which is the largest type of black hole, with an estimated mass ranging from hundreds of thousands to billions of solar masses (M☉).

In addition to their gravitational influence on the stabilization of galactic disks and the formation of large-scale structures in the universe, black holes play a major role in the formation and evolution of galaxies. They are believed to form in the centers of galaxies through the merger of smaller black holes or the collapse of massive stars. As black holes accrete matter from their surroundings, they release vast amounts of energy in the form of radiation and powerful jets of particles. These energetic processes can influence the surrounding gas and dust, regulating star formation and influencing the structure of galaxies over time.