Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Period for which federal funds are sold and purchased	1 day

Represents the period for which federal funds are sold and purchased by the entity.

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