[ACP-194] update named-block label definitions #214
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There has been some confusion about whether ACP-194 (a) modifies finality guarantees, and (b) forces users to wait until settlement (i.e. the safe block). Both of these are incorrect interpretations.
Having APIs support both the safe and finalized block labels, with the same meaning, contributed significantly to (a) because of the word finalized. As they were redundant, use of finalized is removed.
Concerns around (b) are clarified with an explanation of the meaning of safe (absolute and with respect to hard-drive corruption), with guidance on its usage and alternatives to achieve faster guarantees.