Moving 2 a new HD 4 Time machine

I have a new larger HD to use on time machine.
1st: What is the best format to erase and set the HD in Disk utilities.
2nd: DO I blind transfer Time Machine file fro the old HD to New or is there a specific way.
Please advise
JB

You can transfer a TM backup from one disk to another with Disk Utility. The Finder can't do it.
In Disk Utility, select the Restore tab, drag the icons for your disks from the left-hand panel into the source and destination sections, and select the Erase Destination box.
Note: you should turn off your TM backups before you do this to prevent it from getting confused when you have two identical backup disks mounted.

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