What type of element does <tab> create in the editor

If I use the Tab key on a new line to indent, the formatting changes. I realize the formatting is dictated by my theme, but aside from that, what type of element is created when indenting?

Here’s a screenshot:

(Also, “Copy” appears on-hover in the preview mode, but this is not a code element.)

a code block

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