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+# Merkle_tree
+
+# To create Merkle tree
+To create a Merkle Tree enter transaction IDseparated by commas(,)
+Root and path will be displayed for the same.
+
+# To Verify an element
+Store the Unique ID for future references.
+To verify the element , Enter the element to be verified, its path, root hash and the Unique id.