Configuration of multiple switches through a core switch

Hello,
I just started a project that involves configuring several switches connected to a core switch all at once. I've read about switch clusters and stacked switches, but I really didn't grasp the difference between them. I also realized that apparently, I need to configure the core switch as a master switch and the others as slave switches, but I couldn't find the method or commands for this configuration!
I wanted to ask if someone could help me or give me ideas on the method I should use, as well as the commands for configuring the switch as a master or a slave.
Thank you in advance :)