How can you view the details of a specific Docker container?

The information provided by the command docker inspect [container_id] includes detailed configuration and state information about a specific Docker container. This command returns a JSON object that explains various aspects of the container, including its network settings, mounts, environment variables, and the current status.

When you want to gain comprehensive insight into how a container is configured and its operational details, inspecting the container is the most direct and informative approach. It allows users to delve into specifics that are vital for troubleshooting and understanding the container's environment, which may not be apparent using other commands.

While other options provide useful information—such as logs for troubleshooting or a view of all containers—they do not offer the level of detail found in the output of the inspect command. Thus, using docker inspect is the best way to obtain a thorough understanding of a specific container's settings and current status.