Why does Monero take so long?

Could you please explain why transactions on the Monero network often seem to take longer than expected? I've noticed that compared to some other cryptocurrencies, Monero's transactions seem to have a longer processing time. Is this due to the privacy features of the blockchain, or are there other factors contributing to the delay? I'm curious to understand the technical reasons behind this and how it compares to other cryptocurrencies in terms of transaction speed. Thank you for clarifying this matter for me.